Shade-roller support



May 1, 1928.

H. F. BUCHHEITU v SHADE ROLLER SUPPORT Filed Oct. 30. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet I -May 1. 1928.

2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Oct. 50. 1925 Patented May 1, 1928.

UNITED STATES HENRY F IBUCHHEIT, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONBTN.

SHADE-ROLLER SUPPQKT.

Application filed October 80, 1925. Serial No. 65,884.

This invention relates to curtain shade brackets and aims to provide an adjustable curtain shade bracket whereby the device may be used in connection with windows or I door openings of various widths.

An important object of the invention is. to provide novel means for securing the bracket within the frame of the window or door in which the same is positioned, eliminating the 19 use of securing nails or screws.

Another important object of the invention is the provision of a bracket which may be readily and easily positioned by persons unfamiliar with mechanics.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without dcparting from the spiritof the invention.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevational view illustrating a curtain shade bracket constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a fragmental clevational view illustrating the locking means.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view through a curtain shade bracket constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figured is an end elevational view of a bracket constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken at right angles to Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on line 66 of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a fragmental elevational view illustrating the location of the locking arm when in an inactive position.

Figure 8 is a single shade bracket.

Referring'to the drawing in detail, the device includes sections 5, 6 and 7 respectively, the sections 5 and 6 being pivotally connected by means ofthe lever 8 and bolts 9 passing therethrough.

The sections are hollow as clearly shown by Figure 3 of the drawing, the section 6 being adapted to supportthe stop members 10 which may be of various lengths to adapt the device for use in connection with open ings of various widths.

The section 7 is adapted to engage one end of the member 10 as shown by Figure 3 to hold the member 7 against inward movement as the lever 8 is being operated to force the end members 11 to their supporting positions.

Each of the end members 11 is formed with a lateral extension 12 adapted to be fitted in the hollow section associated therewith for removably securing the end members within the sections 5 and 7. Pads indicated at 13 are secured to the outer surfaces of the members 11 and are designed to engage the inner surfaces of the window frame in which the device is positioned.

'Ijhus it will be seen that when itis desired to position a curtain shade bracket constructed Figure 8 illustrates a single bracket which is indicated at 14, the same being provided with a pad indicated at 15 so that the device may be readily positioned between the side members of the frame of a window.

I claim 2-- A curtain shade bracket including a pair of tubular members having their adjacent ends closed. bolts extending through the tubular members, a locking lever embodying lateral spaced flanges pivotally connected to the tubular members. by means of the bolts, said tubular members adapted to move towards and away from each other by the action of the lever, an elongated spacing memberpositioned in one of the tubular members. and end members having extensions fitted in the ends of the tubular members and adapted to be forced into engagement with a window frame to frictionally engage a window frame to support the shade bracket.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signature.

HENRY F. BUGHHEIT. 

